As you know, the state expanded opportunities for lottery retailers last year in conjunction with the state budget, but with those opportunities comes new government regulations, reporting procedures, and other logistical concerns. Furthermore, as new programs, such as legal Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) and the online lottery (iLottery), are implemented, these issues will only continue to grow in concern for many PFMA members.

That is why PFMA intends on forming a new issue-specific committee to focus on gaming and issues impacting lottery retailers, but we need your assistance and direction to ensure the committee’s success! If you or anyone on your leadership team are interested in receiving regular informational updates on gaming and lottery related topics or notifications about upcoming Gaming Committee meetings, please contact Meagan Thorpe with your name, position/company, and email. Additionally, please let her know if you are willing to serve as a volunteer leader of the Gaming Committee.The first in-person meeting will be held in mid-April, date and time to be determined, near PFMA’s headquarters in Camp Hill, PA. An agenda will be finalized and distributed among those who sign up for the Gaming Committee in mid- to late-March.